Plaza Artist Of The Month

Renowned Glen Gove artist Hugo Alex Rivas, a Salvadorian artist, will have his artwork displayed in the Village of Great Neck Plaza courtroom gallery as part of the Plaza’s monthly art exhibit.

An artist reception will be held in the Village Hall courtroom on Wednesday, March 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to come and meet the artist and view his work. The show is free and open to the public. Rivas’ work will be on display through March 31st during Village office hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Rivas has had the honor of having his work displayed in many high profile locations. In the last few years, Rivas’ artwork has been displayed in the General Consulate of El Salvador in New York, the Town of Hempstead’s Town Hall, the Town of Babylon’s Town Hall, the Village of Hempstead’s Village Hall, the Immigration Legal Services of Long Island and the United National and International Spanish Alliance League. Additionally, Rivas had his artwork on display at the village’s courtroom gallery last year, earning rave reviews from visitors.

Great Neck residents might also recognize his work from the murals decorating the walls of La Rotunda Restaurant and in the building lobby at 8 Bond St. in the Plaza.

Be sure to stop by Village Hall and view the beautiful artwork of Hugo Alex Rivas.

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